Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to new criminal charges. The Labor Department releases its monthly jobs report. Putin foe Alexei Navalny awaits a verdict on a slew of new charges. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Krishnadev Calamur, Rafael Nam, Amra Pasic, and Ally Schweitzer. It was produced by Kaity Kline, Claire Murashima, and Lilly Quiroz. ...
Aug 04, 2023•13 min•Ep 2082•Transcript available on Metacast Donald Trump travels to Washington for his arraignment on new criminal charges. A new poll shows Republicans are turning away from climate change. Russia strikes Ukraine's Danube port. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Amra Pasic, Megan Pratz, Ally Schweitzer, and Michael Sullivan. It was produced by Kaity Kline, Claire Murashima, and Lilly Quiroz. Our technica...
Aug 03, 2023•13 min•Ep 2081•Transcript available on Metacast Donald Trump is indicted on felony charges for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. How conservative media are covering the indictment. Fitch strips the U.S. of its Triple A bond rating. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter . Today's episode of Up First was edited by Krishnadev Calamur, Emily Kopp, Rafael Nam, Ally Schweitzer, and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Kaity Kline, Claire Murashima, and L...
Aug 02, 2023•13 min•Ep 2080•Transcript available on Metacast Donald Trump's legal woes haven't hurt him in the polls. The ACLU files a lawsuit to block the country's first religious public charter school. Kenya steps in to bolster security in Haiti. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter . Today's episode of Up First was edited by Susanna Capelouto, Megan Pratz, Ally Schweitzer, and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Kaity Kline, Claire Murashima, and Lilly Quiroz. Our...
Aug 01, 2023•13 min•Ep 2079•Transcript available on Metacast A bombing kills dozens on Pakistan's border with Afghanistan. Ukraine retakes a small village from Russia. And the trucking company Yellow shuts down after receiving a $700 million government loan. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Amra Pasic, Ally Schweitzer, Michael Sullivan and Emily Kopp. It was produced by Lilly Quiroz, Claire Murashima and Kaity Kline. Ou...
Jul 31, 2023•13 min•Ep 2078•Transcript available on Metacast B.A. Parker had always known about the plantation called Somerset Place, but she had never been. It's where her ancestors had been enslaved, just a short distance from her family's farm. On a journey to explore what it means to honor her ancestors' legacy, Parker and her mom decide to go back to the plantation where it all began. On the ground her ancestors once walked, Parker asks herself: what kind of descendant does she want to be? Today on The Sunday Story we bring you the second episode of ...
Jul 30, 2023•36 min•Ep 2077•Transcript available on Metacast Republican presidential candidates gathered in Iowa for the state party's annual Lincoln Dinner. Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to turn African nations into allies. Car companies are making large profits despite inflation and high interest rates. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 29, 2023•15 min•Ep 2077•Transcript available on Metacast The House and Senate are on radically different paths to approving the annual spending bills, setting up an anticipated September clash that could lead to another government shutdown. What to look out for as extreme temperatures cause more cases of dangerous heat exhaustion. And Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defends the overhaul of his country's judicial system. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsl...
Jul 28, 2023•14 min•Ep 2075•Transcript available on Metacast A plea deal struck between the DOJ and Hunter Biden is on hold after a judge said she wants more information about whether the deal extends to any prosecution related to his business dealings. Soldiers in Niger have announced a coup, imposing a curfew and closing borders in a country that is a key U.S. ally in West Africa. And there are widespread reports of inhumane conditions at a large migrant shelter in New York City. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, pl...
Jul 27, 2023•13 min•Ep 2074•Transcript available on Metacast The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again. The Biden administration wants insurance companies to expand mental health coverage. The US plays the Netherlands in the Women's World Cup. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky and Shelby Hawkins. Our editors are Reena Advani, Rafael Nam, Diane Webber and Olivia Hampton. Our technical director is Zac Coleman with eng...
Jul 26, 2023•13 min•Ep 2073•Transcript available on Metacast Israel's Knesset has passed a law limiting the powers of the country's judges and sparking mass protests. A new study indicates climate change causes increasing heat waves. And President Biden will designate a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky and Shelby Hawkins. Our editors are Reena Advani, Michael Sullivan,...
Jul 25, 2023•13 min•Ep 2072•Transcript available on Metacast Israel's parliament is set to vote on weakening the powers of its judiciary. Spain is thrown in political limbo after national elections failed to produce a clear winner. And former President Donald Trump is anticipating federal criminal charges for his role in trying to cling to power after the 2020 election. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky and Shelby Hawkins. ...
Jul 24, 2023•13 min•Ep 2071•Transcript available on Metacast "I feel that I'm stuck. I don't feel that I can build the future I want here."Climate change is disrupting traditional agriculture in Honduras. Unpredictable weather patterns have led to droughts and flooding in a region that has historically relied on rain patterns, and a declining coffee harvest is pushing young farmers to make a difficult decision: should they stay or leave for better opportunities in the U.S.? NPR's Joel Rose and Marisa Peñaloza traveled to remote villages and towns in Hondu...
Jul 23, 2023•29 min•Ep 2071•Transcript available on Metacast Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes a new Florida education standard that suggests enslaved people benefitted from slavery. The UN warns that Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports could disrupt the global food supply. NPR's Scott Simon recounts his own conversations with singer Tony Bennett, who died at the age of 96. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Jul 22, 2023•15 min•Ep 2070•Transcript available on Metacast With former President Donald Trump's announcement that an indictment for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is forthcoming, tension on the campaign trail shows the tightrope other GOP candidates have to walk. The White House and Big Tech announce their plans to keep artificial intelligence in check. And an NPR investigation into Pentagon documents finds flaws in the U.S. claim that civilians were spared in the 2019 operation against the leader of ISIS. Want more comprehensive anal...
Jul 21, 2023•13 min•Ep 2069•Transcript available on Metacast As the world experiences more and more extreme weather, climate experts recommend mitigating measures. With Russia not cooperating, Ukraine scrambles to keep its grain supply route operating. And plaintiffs are back in court challenging abortion bans in Texas. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky and Shelby Hawkins. Our editors are Reena Advani, Neela Banerjee, Micha...
Jul 20, 2023•13 min•Ep 2068•Transcript available on Metacast Michigan's attorney general has announced charges against 16 people who served as fake electors following the 2020 election. Former President Trump says he's been notified that he's a target in the special counsel's investigation of the January 6 insurrection. And President Biden's immigration policy on asylum seekers is challenged in court. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First is produced by Nin...
Jul 19, 2023•13 min•Ep 2067•Transcript available on Metacast Former President Trump has a pre-trial hearing for his alleged mishandling of classified documents. The world's two biggest polluters are meeting in Beijing hoping to revive efforts to address climate change. And Europe is offering much-needed money to Tunisia in an effort to stem a wave of migration. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky and Shelby Hawkins. Our edito...
Jul 18, 2023•13 min•Ep 2066•Transcript available on Metacast Russia is blaming Ukraine for an attack on a key bridge that links Russia to occupied Crimea. President Biden's re-election campaign raised more money than his rivals in the second quarter of the year. And Alabama's state legislature begins a special session to consider a new congressional voting map. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky, Ziad Buchh and Ana Perez. Ou...
Jul 17, 2023•13 min•Ep 2065•Transcript available on Metacast What can middle and high school students teach us? What do they care about? And how do they observe their communities and themselves? NPR's Student Podcast Challenge results are in. It's time to hear what the kids have to say. Today on The Sunday Story , Ayesha Rascoe sits down with producers Janet Woojeong Lee and Lauren Migaki, who run the contest, to discuss the 2023 edition. We hear from Dylan McDonald of Massachusetts who's in the midst of a gender transition and from Jiah Hwang on the hear...
Jul 16, 2023•22 min•Ep 3004•Transcript available on Metacast The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act, leaving Senate to fight over its policies on transgender health care, diversity and abortion. Also, two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court shut down President Biden's student loan relief program, the Education Department has approved another relief program, one that targets certain low-income borrowers. Plus, we bring you the latest on the deadly floods and landslides in India. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/a...
Jul 15, 2023•14 min•Ep 2063•Transcript available on Metacast The Hollywood actors' union votes to strike. Extreme heat chokes Phoenix, Arizona. And the federal government's budget deficit nearly tripled in the first nine months of the fiscal year. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky, Shelby Hawkins and Kaity Kline. Our editors are Olivia Hampton, Rafael Nam, Michael Sullivan, Denice Rios and Alice Woelfle. Our technical direc...
Jul 14, 2023•13 min•Ep 3002•Transcript available on Metacast GOP lawmakers want to amend the defense authorization bill. Social media newcomer Threads seeks to downgrade news and politics on its platform. And Guatemala's presidential election faces more chaos. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky, Shelby Hawkins and Kaity Kline. Our editors are Olivia Hampton, Rafael Nam, Michael Sullivan, Denice Rios and Alice Woelfle. Our te...
Jul 13, 2023•15 min•Ep 3001•Transcript available on Metacast President Joe Biden meets his Ukrainian counterpart. New inflation numbers are set to show easing inflation. And major Hollywood studios' contract with the actors' union is set to expire. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky, Shelby Hawkins and Kaity Kline. Our editors are Olivia Hampton, Rafael Nam, Michael Sullivan, Denice Rios and Alice Woelfle. Our technical dire...
Jul 12, 2023•13 min•Ep 3000•Transcript available on Metacast Sweden is set to join NATO after Turkey withdraws objections, protests sweep Israel over judicial overhaul plans and flash floods force evacuations in Vermont. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky, Shelby Hawkins and Kaity Kline. Our editors are Olivia Hampton, Roberta Rampton, Michael Sullivan, Denice Rios and Alice Woelfle. Our technical director is Carleigh Strang...
Jul 11, 2023•12 min•Ep 2059•Transcript available on Metacast President Joe Biden seeks to shore up America's alliances in Europe. Ukrainian commanders released by Russia return to Ukraine. And a federal court bans gender-affirming care for Tennessee minors. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky, Shelby Hawkins and Kaity Kline. Our editors are Olivia Hampton, Roberta Rampton, Katia Riddle, Michael Sullivan and Alice Woelfle. Our...
Jul 10, 2023•13 min•Ep 2058•Transcript available on Metacast "It's this version of me that my mom's publicized and made very permanent." Lou grew up as a social media baby. Their mom had a public blog where she shared details about her life as a mother. But she also shared details about her kids, including Lou. Now, Lou remembers the blog as a fixture of their childhood, but not in a good way. Throughout their teen years and into adulthood, strange adults would reach out to Lou online, asking personal and often inappropriate questions. Classmates would us...
Jul 09, 2023•28 min•Ep 2057•Transcript available on Metacast The U.S. vowed to get rid of its chemical weapon stockpile decades ago...and finally fulfilled that promise this weekend. Also, pundits have labeled President Biden's economic plan "Bidenomics" - we look at what that plan includes, and how the president is using the moniker in his campaign. Plus, a lawsuit in Philadelphia targets the makers of the kits used to make ghost guns. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Jul 08, 2023•15 min•Ep 2056•Transcript available on Metacast Officials tell NPR the Biden administration plans to deliver controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine. The FDA gives full approval to a drug shown to slow Alzheimer's disease. And ahead of 2024, some progressive Democrats are pressing President Biden to move faster and do more on issues like climate and police reform. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky, Shelby Ha...
Jul 07, 2023•12 min•Ep 2055•Transcript available on Metacast Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits China on a mission to ease tensions and open communications. Facebook's parent launches Threads to compete with Twitter. And on-the-road charging remains a barrier to EV sales. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky, Shelby Hawkins, Taylor Haney and Julie Depenbrock. Our editors are Michael Sullivan, Rafael Nam, Pallavi Gogoi, Ali...
Jul 06, 2023•13 min•Ep 2054•Transcript available on Metacast 
